The Mermaid Fest of San Marcos, an annual festival celebrating the city’s designation (Mermaid Capital Of Texas – San Marcos), art, culture and heritage is returning this year!!!
Mermaid Fest San Marcos is back for its 2021 edition with a host of events in store for all its residents. The festival is a celebration of the city’s most important resource, the San Marcos River. There will be multiple events as a part of the festival including the two feature events: Mermaid Promenade and Downtown Street Faire.
The Mermaid Society of Texas hosts this annual family friendly event in celebration of a vibrant and creative eco-driven community united by the empowering symbol of the Mermaid.
What is the Mermaid Fest San Marcos?
The annual festival will see a vibrant display of culture in its parade which will feature floats, marches, music and of course, a ton of mermaids.
Among the events is the Downtown Street Faire you can encounter over 100 artisan vendors placed on the Hays County Courthouse grounds. This is the spot to enjoy local cuisine, supporting downtown eateries and pubs and swaying to live music.
There are a host of other mermaid-themed activities in store for family and friends as well. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival has returned with its usual excitement but a few of the events have been dropped keeping in mind social distancing norms.
Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest 2021 – Event Details Including COVID Guidelines
When: Saturday, 25 September 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – Noon – Parade, Noon – 8:00 p.m. Downtown Street Faire
Where: Downtown San Marcos, Texas
How much: FREE to the Public
COVID-19 Guidelines: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain events have been eliminated from the festival. Free mermaid-themed disposable masks and hand sanitizing stations available throughout the parade route. There will also be an on-site pop-up vaccination site available for public during the festival.
For More Information: www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com
Event Contact: July Moreno 512-825-2819
Event Sponsors:
HEB Title Sponsor of the Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest
San Marcos Lions Club – Presenting Sponsor of The Mermaid Promenade
La Cima San Marcos – Presenting Sponsor of The Downtown Street Faire
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So excited! Let’s have some fun with those masks!! Get creative!!